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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

S800 DLBMOT history

S800 DLB is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S800 DLB silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,221 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 DLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 DLB was last recorded at 109,221 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,225 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
996 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,221 miles
  • 2025 – 108,225 miles
  • 2024 – 106,378 miles
  • 2023 – 105,645 miles
  • 2022 – 105,080 miles
  • 2021 – 104,038 miles
  • 2020 – 101,709 miles
  • 2019 – 93,977 miles
  • 2018 – 88,323 miles
  • 2017 – 84,303 miles
  • 2016 – 75,859 miles
  • 2015 – 61,363 miles
  • 2014 – 45,043 miles
  • 2013 – 38,799 miles
  • 2012 – 30,956 miles
  • 2011 – 23,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,221 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside & Offside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,221 miles (+996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    878736533301
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass108,225 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,225 miles
    Test number
    328964249300
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail108,219 miles (+1,841)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,219 miles
    Test number
    803546832249
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass106,378 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,378 miles
    Test number
    301698548024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,645 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,645 miles
    Test number
    117634889128
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail105,645 miles (+565)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,645 miles
    Test number
    418331589853
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass105,080 miles (+1,042)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,080 miles
    Test number
    313951698298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass104,038 miles (+2,329)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,038 miles
    Test number
    222960612761
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass101,709 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,709 miles
    Test number
    375854241443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,706 miles (+7,729)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,706 miles
    Test number
    197871459869
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass93,977 miles (+5,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,977 miles
    Test number
    137527174528
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass88,323 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    695800620989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,303 miles (+8,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    263498943589
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass75,859 miles (+14,496)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    785455888480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,363 miles (+16,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    986508175012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass45,043 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    395824674051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,799 miles (+7,843)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,799 miles
    Test number
    868297883058
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  18. Pass30,956 miles (+7,851)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    178297982414
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteScreen blades smear slightly
    • NoteSlight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass23,105 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,105 miles
    Test number
    915994081071
    • NoteAdvise:n/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage
    • NoteAdvise:o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Questions about S800 DLB

Does S800 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S800 DLB is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S800 DLB?
The MOT on S800 DLB is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S800 DLB done?
S800 DLB was recorded at 109,221 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has S800 DLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 DLB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S800 DLB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S800 DLB find?
S800 DLB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe.

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